By Alfonso T. Ruda
DIPOLOG CITY - In recognition of the significance of the organization of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Zamboanga del Norte Police Provincial Office (ZNPPO) has spearheaded the PNP’s 23rd foundation day celebration here recently with Mayor Evelyn T. Uy as guest of honor and speaker.
Speaking during the anniversary program held at the ZNPPO headquarters at Camp Hamac in barangay Sicayab, Mayor Uy cited the PNP’s enormous contribution to the peace and order condition in the province most especially in Dipolog City.
Highlighting the celebration was the giving of recognition and awards to deserving police stations, personnel and civilian counterparts.
A bloodletting was also conducted by the Philippine Red Cross and was able to collect 15,000 cc of blood from the PNP personnel.
Police Provincial Director Sr. Supt. James B. Mejia personally handed the awards and recognitions to the awardees.
Dipolog City Police station, Polanco and Roxas Police Stations were recognized for their satisfactory results in the Unit Performance Evaluation Report.
Dipolog CPS was also awarded for its successful implementation of LOI Bravo or the PNP campaign against wanted persons, having arrested 68 wanted persons from January to December 2013.
Dapitan CPS, on the other hand, was recognized for its successful implementation of Special laws such as illegal drugs, illegal gambling and illegal logging with 78 violators apprehended in 2013. Sindangan MPS was also awarded for its implementation of LOI BilangBoga/KontraBoga, with 65 firearms surrendered, turned-over and/or confiscated. Violators were also apprehended during the same period.
Special awards were also given to Pastor Glemar R. Obligar as lecturer during the conduct of Moral Values and Speritual Enhancement Program at the ZNPPO and Ms. Ma. Janice Cañete, a day-care center teacher assigned at the provincial headquarters.
Mejia also urged all PNP personnel “to perform their mandated tasks and continue to establish an effective working relationship with the community to forge a meaningful citizen participation in law enforcement.”
Mejia said ZNPPO’s improved services as shown by its accomplishment for the past two years served as a manifestation of the wholhearted dedication of its men and women.